How many low income apartments are in Ripley, TN?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Ripley with approximately 706 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ripley?

Tenant-paid rents in Ripley's assisted buildings typically range from about $91 to $270 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Ripley?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Ripley?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lauderdale County: about $710/mo for one-bedroom and $925/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ripley, TN

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ripley with roughly 706 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $91 to $270 per month.

assisted properties

706

subsidized units

$181

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ripley

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ripley

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ripley Housing Authority PB Section 8	221	$270	—
Lauderdale Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	110	—	—
Chappel and Crescent, Lp PB Section 8	71	$239	—
Ripley Meadows Apartments PB Section 8	66	$174	—
Chapel Ridge at Ripley LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Rolling Hills Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Spring Forest Apartments LIHTC	48	—	—
Spring Forest Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Ripley Meadows First Addition PB Section 8	30	$91	—

Section 8 apartments in Ripley (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Ripley Housing Authority PB Section 8	221	$270	—
Lauderdale Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	110	—	—
Chappel and Crescent, Lp PB Section 8	71	$239	—
Ripley Meadows Apartments PB Section 8	66	$174	—
Chapel Ridge at Ripley LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Ripley Meadows First Addition PB Section 8	30	$91	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ripley

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rolling Hills Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Spring Forest Apartments LIHTC	48	—	—
Spring Forest Apts LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lauderdale County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lauderdale County: studio $706, 1-BR $710, 2-BR $925, 3-BR $1,239, 4-BR $1,474.

Full FMR table for Lauderdale County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ripley

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.